Silver and Gold Bombilla
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The dictionary of the Spanish Academy defines the word Bombilla as: thin tube that is used to suck the matĂ© ... the end of the tube where the liquid is introduced is almond-like full of little holes, so that the infusion passes but not the dried leaves (yerba) of the matĂ©. SILVER & GOLD SIPPERS There are also bombillas made of silver or gold. The Paraguayan Indian called it at the beginning, in his language (GuaranĂ) 'tacuapĂ'. "The Ornate One" Origin... Argentina Sipper is made in .800 silver as well as in 18K yellow gold. This silver 'bombilla' is marked '800' (800/1000 silver) and was made by the well known jewelry Casa Escasany, located on the Streets Rivadavia and Maipu in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This firm was active from the end of the 19th century until 1970. The bottom of the sipper unscrews, where the is the holes for sipping... This piece is very beautifully made and the craftsmanship is amazing...
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Silver and Gold Bombilla
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